Kuper Sotheby’s launches Internet cafe

The Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty lobby, courtesy of the company. Note the snacks and coffee machine on the right-hand side of the picture. Mmm. Snacks.

This weekend, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty is launching an Internet cafe in its central office lobby in Alamo Heights — complete with cappucino and muffins!

Anyone can come in, get comfy, browse the MLS real estate listings on computers in Kuper Sotheby’s lobby (and get a free cappuccino and muffin), and get maps and announcements of open houses throughout the city.

“We’re providing them the ability to come into our lobby in a relaxed environment and look for a home,” the company’s chief operating officer Danielle Kieschnick said.

The company also plans in January to add an extranet, where sellers can log in to get information about the marketing of their homes, and buyers can view details about homes they’ve seen.

“They can see how many people have looked at their home and view feedback,” Kieschnick said.

No word yet about the snacks that might accompany the extranet feature in January, but I sure could go for a cappuccino about now.